royal
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王室, 皇室
kings and queens and any member of their families
- She admired the intricate crowns and jewelry worn by the royalty in historical portraits.
她欣赏历史肖像中皇室成员佩戴的复杂王冠和珠宝。
- The ceremony was attended by royalty from several countries, adding to its grandeur.
仪式有来自几个国家的皇室成员参加，增加了其宏伟性。
- The charity gala was graced by members of royalty, who helped raise significant funds for the cause.
慈善晚宴有幸得到了皇室成员的出席，他们帮助为这一事业筹集了大量资金。
- The film depicted the life of royalty, highlighting their lavish lifestyle and ceremonial duties.
这部电影描绘了皇室的生活，突出了他们奢华的生活方式和仪式职责。
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版税
a payment made to the author or creator of a work for each copy of the work that is sold
A royalty is a payment made to authors, creators, or rights holders based on the sales of their work. This payment is typically a percentage of the revenue generated from each sale or a fixed amount per copy sold. Royalties are a way for creators to earn income from their intellectual property, such as books, music, or patents. The specific terms of royalty payments are usually outlined in a contract between the creator and the publisher or producer.
- The author receives a royalty for each copy of their book sold, providing them with income from their creative work.
作者每售出一本书的副本都会获得版税，从而从他们的创作工作中获得收入。
- Musicians earn royalties when their songs are streamed online or played on the radio, ensuring they are compensated for their artistic contributions.
音乐家在他们的歌曲在线流媒体播放或电台播放时赚取版税，确保他们为艺术贡献获得补偿。
- Actors may negotiate royalty agreements for their performances in films or television shows, allowing them to earn additional income based on the success of the production.
演员可以为他们电影或电视节目中的表演谈判版税协议，使他们能够根据制作的成功赚取额外收入。
- Artists often receive royalties when their artwork is reproduced or licensed for use in various products, such as posters, merchandise, or advertisements.
艺术家在其艺术作品被复制或许可用于各种产品（如海报、商品或广告）时，通常会收到版税。
- The playwright negotiated a generous royalty agreement for the performance rights to their play, ensuring they would benefit financially from its continued popularity.
剧作家为其戏剧的表演权谈判了一份慷慨的版税协议，确保他们能从其持续的人气中获得经济利益。